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Embark on a culinary journey to the Alpine regions with our Käseknöpfle recipe. These delectable cheese dumplings, a culinary gem from Austria and Germany, promise to tantalize your taste buds with their irresistible combination of pasta and cheesy goodness.
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour (lb: 0.88, kg: 0.4)
4 eggs
1 cup milk
Salt to taste
2 cups Emmental or Gruyère cheese, grated (lb: 0.88, kg: 0.4)
Butter for frying
Chives or parsley for garnish
Nutmeg for a touch of flavor
Instructions:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt to create a smooth batter. Boil water in a large pot and add salt. Pour the batter through a spaetzle maker or a colander with large holes directly into the boiling water. Cook until the dumplings float to the surface, then drain and set aside. In a pan, melt butter and add the cooked Käseknöpfle, stirring to coat. Sprinkle grated cheese over the dumplings and cook until the cheese melts. Season with nutmeg and garnish with chives or parsley.
Serving:
Serve Käseknöpfle hot, presenting a plateful of Alpine comfort. Pair with a crisp salad or enjoy as a delightful side dish.
Käseknöpfle is not just a recipe it's a savory journey to the heart of Alpine culinary traditions, where the richness of cheese meets the warmth of homemade dumplings.